Tyres

poussou · Post by **poussou** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:02 pm

TOYO doesn't manufacture the T1-S's anymore

The replacement is the T1-R, and is actually an improved version of the previous....

T1-R // T1-S

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 9:04 am

poussou wrote:TOYO doesn't manufacture the T1-S's anymore

The replacement is the T1-R, and is actually an improved version of the previous....

T1-R // T1-S

Actually mate that's the wrong way round. In those pictures the T1S is on the left, the T1R on the right

There is still a limited supply of Toyo T1S tyres, depending on where you source them from but they won't be around for long now, and the T1R obviously is more advanced and the better choice. Josh has got the T1R on his Porsche rims

For me, the choice of tyre would be between the T1S/T1R and the Goodyear Eagle F1. I chose the T1S because they were cheaper, and my annual mileage is quite low (~8000 miles a year) so they are lasting well. I've got around 5mm tread on the front pair now, they've been on since May. The rears, funnily enough, are lasting well too.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:58 am

That's a shame really because the T1-S looks so much nicer than the T1-R.

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:08 pm

Tyres area difficult one. Everyone rates a tyre and opinions vary greatly as to their own experiences with them, so anyway here is my two-bob's worth.

I had a gash in the sidewall of one of my Pirelli P5000 Drago's so decided to replace the 2 fronts with Federal SS595's as i hated the Pirelli's.

What a difference, grip in both wet and dry is much better. Excellent tyre, excellent price.

http://www.federaltyres.com.au/car/ss595.htm

P.s if they are good enough for a V8 Commodore then they'll do for me on the GTi.

poussou · Post by **poussou** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:49 pm

Si_GTi wrote: Actually mate that's the wrong way round. In those pictures the T1S is on the left, the T1R on the right

Yes of course...typo.....

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:48 am

Ok, so i've had michelin pilots (which i thought were good and looked good too.....i know that might sound sad but whatever..). Then i put Toyos on the back and the difference in grip was very noticeable - they slid all over the place and they're ugly! (is it me or does the sidewall seem much bigger - and yep i've triple checked that the size is the same).
I've now got Goodyear F1s....and they are the dogs - looks and grip!

JWC · Post by **JWC** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:51 am

I use Avon tyres. As you know always fitted as standard to Rolls Royce and always have been. They are the quietest you can get and grip better on ice than my standard dunlops did on dry tarmac!

And on top of all that, they are not that expensive either.

I'm running 195/45 R15's They have the funky tyre protector sidewall making them look mean.

Reeyad · Post by **Reeyad** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 12:12 pm

JWC wrote:I use Avon tyres. As you know always fitted as standard to Rolls Royce and always have been. They are the quietest you can get and grip better on ice than my standard dunlops did on dry tarmac!

And on top of all that, they are not that expensive either.

I'm running 195/45 R15's They have the funky tyre protector sidewall making them look mean.

Hey you have any pics at all............